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The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, are set to grace the centenary celebration of the return of Okeho to its original site.

According to the planning committee, the occasion is for celebrating 100 years of living together in the community without internal or external threat.

It, however, noted that the celebration was not just about entertainment but a platform to project the image of Okeho in the consciousness of the people within and outside the community.

According to the committee, the event will start on October 20 with a visit to the old site, cultural display, people’s parliament, football match, lecture, symposium, merit awards and conferment of chieftaincy tittles.

On October 28, a book titled.

‘Okeho in History’ by Prof. Segun Gbadegesin, will be inaugurated by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

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As part of activities to mark its centenary anniversary, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc has celebrated with its customers and stakeholders in Abuja, Oyo and Enugu in appreciation of their commitment and support over the years.

The lender said this followed similar regional celebrations which took place earlier in the year in Edo, Kano, Rivers and Osun states.

The line-up of events included anniversary galas in the three locations which were attended by customers, government functionaries, diplomats and other stakeholders, the bank said in a statement on Thursday.

The Chief Executive Officer, Union Bank, Emeka Emuwa, said, “Our 100-year heritage is one that we are very proud of. As we celebrate this landmark anniversary, we acknowledge and appreciate our customers and key stakeholders who have stood by us through the years.

“They are the reason we are where we are today. They are also the reason why we will not relent in our commitment to providing simpler, smarter banking services all the time. This is our watchword as we prepare to launch into a new century as a bank.”

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